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Student Exhibit Submission

Calling all student artists and researchers! Western Michigan University students are invited to submit creative and research works for exhibit in Waldo Library.

Any two-dimensional visual works created by WMU undergraduate or graduate students—whether for a class, for research, or just for fun—are eligible for display, provided they meet the criteria.

Spring 2025 exhibit

Submissions close: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Selected students notified: Monday, Dec. 6, 2024
Selected works drop off: Jan. 6-10, 2025 
Exhibit debuts: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

  1. Submission was created at least in part by a WMU student (includes undergraduate and graduate students).
  2. Submission has not been previously included in this exhibit. This includes posters that were featured in the summer graduate student poster winners exhibit.
  3. We will prioritize new applicants over artists and researchers whose work we have already included.
  4. Submission is no larger than 4 feet (1.2 meters) in height or width. We can make exceptions for paper posters but not for mounted artwork.
  5. Submission is in good condition for display: Artwork must include hanging hardware on the back. Posters must be free of tears and creases.
    Submission adheres to all applicable University policies.
  6. Poster, researcher statement, or artist statement contain minimal to no spelling or grammar errors.
  7. For posters: Poster effectively communicates the message to the intended audience; visuals enhance communication of the content.
    For artwork: Artist statement is well articulated and concisely describes the objective or significance of the work.
  8. In the event that there are more submissions than we are able to display, we will select items to create a balanced exhibit.
  9. Students whose submissions are not selected may be given the opportunity to automatically resubmit in the following semester (subject to meeting acceptance criteria).

Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis. See this page for our next exhibit's close date.

  • Current Criteria acceptance
  • Contact information
  • Submission details
  • Agreement and release
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Criteria acceptance

To continue with your submission, confirm that you have read and understand the criteria for acceptance and timeline.

Questions about student exhibits?

Contact us with questions regarding the exhibit or the submission process.